Tower of London Audio Guide
Explore Tower of London with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
The Tower of London is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. It served as a royal palace, fortress, and infamous prison, now a World Heritage Site.
What you will hear
Wakefield Tower
A massive circular tower that once housed the private apartments of Henry III, now part of the Medieval Palace tour.
The Ribbed Vault
Look up to admire the elegant stone ribbing of this Gothic ceiling, a masterpiece of medieval engineering that combines beauty with strength.
Bloody Tower
Famous for the legend of the 'Princes in the Tower' and as the long-term prison of Sir Walter Raleigh.
Sir Walter Raleigh’s Study
Sir Walter Raleigh spent thirteen years within these walls, transforming his cell into a place of intellectual discovery where he authored a monumental history of the world.
Beauchamp Tower
Used extensively for high-ranking prisoners, this tower is famous for the elaborate graffiti carved into its walls by captives.
The 'Jane' Graffiti
Carved deep into the stone of the Beauchamp Tower, the simple name "Jane" is believed to be a final, heartbreaking tribute from a husband to his queen.
The White Tower
The iconic heart of the fortress, built by William the Conqueror in the 1070s to strike fear into the Londoners.
The Armor of Kings
Explore the evolution of military fashion and technology through the impressive steel suits worn by England's monarchs.
Salt Tower
Another notable prison tower, containing intricate religious carvings by Catholic prisoners during the Reformation.
Salt Tower
Built for defense and later used as a prison, this tower's name hides a history of high-security incarceration and archers' loops.
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